For a successful theft claim, which document primarily asserts the claim of theft?

The primary document that asserts a claim of theft is the affidavit of theft. This document acts as a sworn statement made by the policyholder, affirming that a theft occurred and detailing the circumstances surrounding the incident. It serves as a crucial piece of evidence in the claims process, as it provides a formal declaration under oath regarding the loss, which insurers often rely on to substantiate the claim.

While other documents like a claim form and police report may support the theft claim, they serve different purposes. The claim form is used to formally initiate the claim process, and the police report provides official documentation of the incident but does not assert ownership or detail the specifics from the victim's perspective in the same way that an affidavit does. Witness statements can provide additional corroboration, but they do not replace the necessity for a direct assertion of the claim from the victim, which is fulfilled by the affidavit of theft.